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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,890

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $72,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,572

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $67,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelG-ClassG-ClassA3A3
TrimG550G55 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $105,750 $124,450 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $98,348 $115,739 $24,115 $32,471
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
S Line Package     2,500  
Convenience Package     350  
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
iPod integration     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
S Line Package     2,326  
Convenience Package     325  
Cold Weather Package     650 650
Xenon HID headlights     745 745
Bluetooth cell phone link     405 405
iPod integration     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     418 418
Options (change) 0 0 7,185 4,335
Options (change) 0 0 6,682 4,031
Destination 875 875 775 775
Total Price $106,625 $125,325 $33,890 $40,025
Total Invoice $99,223 $116,614 $31,572 $37,277

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,908
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelG-ClassG-ClassA3A3
TrimG550G55 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8500hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7T5M6S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/55-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$106,625$125,325$33,890$40,025
Adjustments for Features-9,395-9,2950-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,230$116,030$33,890$37,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$0$3,285
Total Invoice$99,223$116,614$31,572$37,277
Adjustments for Features-8,743-8,6490-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,480$107,965$31,572$34,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,485$0$3,051

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi A3

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelG-ClassG-ClassA3A3
TrimG550G55 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Lockable front differential$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Chrome brush guard$750$750  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
External spare tire shell$100$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Skid plates$150$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,385$11,285$1,990$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,395$9,295$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,743-8,6490-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112008
ModelG-ClassA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length184.5 in168.7 in
Width71.8 in69.5 in
Height76.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested213080%
Total Not Requested52520%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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